2026 Term Dates
Ridgewood College follows a 3 term calendar, as set out by the Independent Schools Association of South Africa.
Term 1 (59 Days)
START: Wednesday, 14 January 2026
CLOSE: Friday, 10 April 2026
Half Term (Mid-Term Break)
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CLOSE: Thursday, 19 February (12h00)
RETURN: Tuesday, 24 February
Public Holidays
Friday 22 March (School Holiday)
Easter Weekend (29 March – 1 April)
Saturday, 21 March (Human Rights Day)
Friday, 3 April – Monday, 6 April (Easter)
Term 2 (62 Days)
START: Wednesday, 6 May 2026
CLOSE: Friday, 7 August 2026
Half Term (Mid-Term Break)
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CLOSE: Friday, 26 June
RETURN: Monday, 6 July
Public Holidays
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Monday, 15 June (Holiday)
Tuesday, 16 June (Youth Day)
Term 3 (59Days)
START: Wednesday, 9 September 2026
CLOSE: Friday, 4 December 2026
Half Term (Mid-Term Break)
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CLOSE: Thursday, 22 October (12h00)
RETURN: Tuesday, 27 October
Public Holidays
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Thursday, 24 September (Heritage Day)
Friday, 25 September (Holiday)